Experts tested more than 500 birds, living near ponds and in forests of Leningradskaya oblast, on presence of bird flu virus.
None of tests revealed the presence of H5N1 virus among wild birds. This was informed by press-service of regional government.
"Researches are not finished. Veterinarian services will control development of situation and tests will be activated in spring, as bird migration starts", - was noted in press-service.
Battery farms of Leningradskaya oblast also examined birds, enterprises of this industry are provided with necessary amount of disinfectants.
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